UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Department of WCEE
Position #08-24AS57
Position:
Outdoor Forestry Education Specialist
Position Description:
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Outdoor
Forestry Education Specialist for the LEAF Program (Wisconsin K-12 Forestry
Education Program). This position serves as an integral staff member of the
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education and the LEAF Program. This
position will provide assistance to school districts and other forestry
education stakeholders in the development and utilization of their school
forests and other outdoor education sites. This position will work closely with
other LEAF staff members in providing professional development for teachers,
non-formal educators, landowners, and foresters. The position will continue to
advance the LEAF and School Forest Programs’ excellence in K-12 forestry
education.
Department/University Description:
The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) at the University
of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is located in the College of Natural Resources. The
WCEE was established in 1990 and assists the development, dissemination,
implementation, and evaluation of environmental education programs focusing on
K-12 school teachers and students.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is
required (Master’s preferred) in environmental education, forestry or natural
resources with education experience, science education, education with natural
resources background, or a closely related field. A passion for natural
resources and environmental education is required.
An understanding of the public K-12 education system is necessary.
Experience in education program development is also required.
Experience working with school teachers and administration to integrate
forestry and/or environmental education into classroom curriculum is highly
desired. Experience in providing
professional development training for teaches is also highly desired.
A successful candidate must be creative, resourceful, highly organized,
and a problem solver, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work alone and as part of a team required.
Appointment Date:
August, 2008
Terms of Employment:
Full-time, fixed term, academic staff, annual
appointment (12 month) with reappointment based on satisfactory evaluation.
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include
Application Procedure:
Please send hard copies
(no emails) of:
1.
A letter of interest that: a) describes your interest in the position, b)
summarizes your relevant experiences, and c) shares your philosophy about
providing outdoor environmental education for students (please limit to two
pages)
2.
Curriculum Vitae or resume
3.
Two letters of reference and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of two additional references to:
Sarah Gilbert
LEAF, UWSP
800 Reserve St
Stevens Point
For a complete job description go to the LEAF website at www.uwsp.edu/cnr/leaf.
If you have additional questions please feel free to contact Sarah Gilbert via
phone at 715-346-4924 or email at
sgilbert@uwsp.edu.
Screening of applicants will begin June 13, 2008
The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam
era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Employment will required a criminal background check.